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Hurricane Sandy Update | B-Side
PBS Idea Channel - S0 - E3
We made it through Hurricane Sandy but Mike is trapped in Brooklyn since mass transit is down and the mayor is asking people not to drive! This means we wont be able to upload a new Idea Channel episode tomorrow - but hopefully we'll be able to upload it soon. So here's a small Idea about the "news" to ponder until we get everything up and running again.
PBS Idea Channel: Season 0 - 8 Episode s
0x1 - Mike Rugnetta's Ideal RPG Character
October 17, 2012
Unlisted video found only with the direct link: http://www.youtube.
0x2 - Did Someone Say Philosophical? | B-Side
October 26, 2012
Mike Responds to Michael from VSauce's philosophical question: Are the bacteria and skin cells that live on your body "You"? Check out VSauce's original question in "A Real No-Brainer" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3teflb1QNN4&t=6m16s A couple folks have correctly pointed out I flubbed the names of the philosophical schools of thought. Which I did. That. Time to reread Russell's History of Western Philosophy! And speaking of books: this is an *extreme* distillation of some really complex and interesting stuff. If you're interested in doing more reading, a bunch of very smart people have tackled this topic.
0x3 - Hurricane Sandy Update | B-Side
October 30, 2012
We made it through Hurricane Sandy but Mike is trapped in Brooklyn since mass transit is down and the mayor is asking people not to drive! This means we wont be able to upload a new Idea Channel episode tomorrow - but hopefully we'll be able to upload it soon. So here's a small Idea about the "news" to ponder until we get everything up and running again.
0x4 - Turkey Day Update | B-Side
November 21, 2012
We're all taking a break for Turkey and Naps, but while Mike was home he started thinking about ... well ... home. Maybe some of what a couple philosophers - Jean Baudrillard and Ludwig Wittgenstein - wrote about could explain that weirdness. Or maybe not? Mike also responds to a video Destin from Smarter Every Day (http://www.youtube.com/smartereveryday) posted. Cats and banjos are involved so ...GOOD FUN FOR EVERYONE.
0x5 - Is Vine the Future of Cinema? (April Fools)
April 1, 2013
Here's an idea: Vine is the future of Cinema Happy April Fools! With ever-shortening attention spans and changing economic structures in the industry, Vine has appeared at a critical time in filmmaking.
0x6 - Broadcast Promo #1
May 14, 2013
Hey guys! We're traveling this week, so there won't be a full episode, but we've got a few smaller videos that we'll be sharing! In this video you'll see a promo that was on broadcast TV, airing on PBS a month or so ago.
0x7 - Broadcast Promo #2
May 16, 2013
We'll be back next week with a regular episode, but until then, here's the second broadcast promo that aired on PBS.
0x8 - A Visit to Mr. Monfre's Class
May 22, 2013
Every week, Mr. Monfre's class in Milwaukee, Wisconsin watches Idea Channel, has a great discussion and posts an awesome comment. We were lucky enough to surprise them with a visit to their classroom!!! So come watch as Mike meets the illustrious Mr. Monfre and hangs out with his amazing students.